The average train between Macclesfield and Chorley takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Macclesfield to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Macclesfield to Chorley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Chorley is 54.2 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chorley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 16m.